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Unit Schedule
This is a generalized schedule. Some In Class projects will be completed as homework even though not listed as such. Keep an eye on the Homework Calendar.

Chapter Notes








Earth's Interior

Homework
  • Inside Earth RR - Found in the Text link


In Class Activities/Homework








Iowa Core Standard
Understand and apply knowledge of the structure of the the earth system and the processes that change the earth and its surface.
  • The solid earth consists of of layers including a lithosphere; a hot, convecting mantle and a dense metallic core.
  • Tectonic plates constantly move at rates of centimeters per year in response to movements in the mantle. Major geological events such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and mountain building, are results of these plate motions.



Convection and the Mantle

Homework
  • Convection & the Mantle RR & Whats Happening during convection Enrich Wkst (textbook link)



Iowa Core Standard
Understand and apply knowledge of the structure of the the earth system and the processes that change the earth and its surface.
  • The solid earth consists of of layers including a lithosphere; a hot, convecting mantle and a dense metallic core.
  • Tectonic plates constantly move at rates of centimeters per year in response to movements in the mantle. Major geological events such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and mountain building, are results of these plate motions.




Drifting Continents


Homework
  • Drifting Continents & Continental Drift Wkst (text)




Iowa Core StandardUnderstand and apply knowledge of the structure of the the earth system and the processes that change the earth and its surface.
The solid earth consists of of layers including a lithosphere; a hot, convecting mantle and a dense metallic core.

  • Tectonic plates constantly move at rates of centimeters per year in response to movements in the mantle. Major geological events such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and mountain building, are results of these plate motions.


Sea-Floor Spreading


Homework
  • Sea-Floor Spreading RR

Lab Activity







Iowa Core StandardUnderstand and apply knowledge of the structure of the the earth system and the processes that change the earth and its surface.
The solid earth consists of of layers including a lithosphere; a hot, convecting mantle and a dense metallic core.

  • Tectonic plates constantly move at rates of centimeters per year in response to movements in the mantle. Major geological events such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and mountain building, are results of these plate motions.




Theory of Plate Tectonics

Homework
The Theory of Plate tectonics RR

In Class Activities








Iowa Core StandardUnderstand and apply knowledge of the structure of the the earth system and the processes that change the earth and its surface.
The solid earth consists of of layers including a lithosphere; a hot, convecting mantle and a dense metallic core.

  • Tectonic plates constantly move at rates of centimeters per year in response to movements in the mantle. Major geological events such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and mountain building, are results of these plate motions.

Plate Tectonics
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